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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1912
Page
6
A new importation order introduces tunics praised as the handsomest conceits shown and the most popular evening gown. Tunics can be quickly made at home and cost about half what a modiste charges, with a style that speaks for itself.
Wholesale firms push back against a proposed Interstate Commerce Commission trunk size rule set to start next month. The commission suspended enforcement until April 22 amid lobbying by large businesses, arguing the 70 inch limit imposes extra costs, delays, and rider inconvenience for traveling salesmen and depots alike. The rule remains under advisement as industry opposition grows.
Chicago officials and women leaders condemn general tag days after the Polish alliance charity day. Mayor Harrison bans street solicitation by girls in the Loop, allowing only nearby, non Loop collections. Mrs. D Barry Hammer denounces sending innocent girls to solicit money, calling it immoral and harmful to virtue. A negligee cap is shown with Valenciennes lace and satin roses.
Judge Bradshaw ruled the Modern Woodmen of America changes violate member contract rights and require two thirds approval. The insurgent wing sought to nullify articles and by laws adopted in 1912, holding rates and plan form part of the member contract.
In open court today a verdict found the city liable for permanent injuries from a fall on Fourth Street last April. Mrs Overton claimed a hole in the sidewalk caused the accident and the city negligence led to damages of 500. Frank Hammer was foreman on the related account matter with William Ewal.
Following the elosion of the cane rention that night Mr White left for Kansan City to speak today Colonel Walford and Field secretary Michel returned to Checage Dr D D Proper departed for Vonneil Bluffs Iowa to attend the town Baptist state convention Mr Clappie busy with convention details and call leave this evenings for Rack Te sam TL to advise with the commit cos There there respecting a convention to be held on November 17 and ik It has been definitely decid.
Executive committee moves to preserve convention values with plans to continue work. Mr Clapp and Mr Michel return to Waterloo next Tuesday evening for a follow-up committee meeting to lay out subsequent tasks and strengthen the program with added members and committee veterans.
The Irving hotel shows a fresh exterior with cement and sand coating and an unobstructed view of improvements. Kingsley has transformed the brick structure into a firm looking building akin to the Rock of Gibraltar, signaling a bold modernization.
Ho Mayer announces a new al and Thcent store to open Saturday on Commercial Street and Park Avenue in the Federal Hock area. If fixtures arrive late, opening may slip to the early part of next week, part of a chain planned for Iowa with Cedar Rapids involvement.
Dr. Allen J. Mc Laughlin of the U S public health service reports high typhoid death rates in Great Lakes and river cities. He cites Omaha Minneapolis Kansas City Nashville Milwaukee and compares with low European rates. He urges filtration or other water treatment to ensure safe year round supply despite pollution and sewage challenges.
Interstate waters supply water to millions of Americans and population growth increases pollution from sewage. Rivers and lakes in Great Lakes Missouri Mississippi and Ohio basins receive untreated discharges as cities rely on waterways for cheap disposal. Water supplies from these sources are increasingly at risk without filtration and treatment.
Gordon Follett visits Dewar for a few days as Ed Staebell and Isadore Buhner from Parkes S D stay with friends. D and Heiple bought five Jersey cows at Waterloo dairy show. Cap Schmitt bought Seuffert farm at 128 per acre. Meyer building large double corn crib. Schuler brothers carpentry. Many attend Waterloo dairy show. Mrs Sehmitt visiting Wargle Center. O W Follett traveled to Littleton. A late night jury deadlock prompts an arrow vote on the presidential candidates Roosevelt 7 Taft 3 Wilson 0.
Mr. Jones returns home late and discovers his wife has set up a gaslight model to fill her dresses. He misreads the scene and jokily praises the silent figure as a model wife who won’t talk back. The moment ends with a tipsy quip about marital roles.
A salmon dainty with salmon, three eggs lightly beaten, two tablespoons melted butter, half cup fried bread crumbs, one tablespoon cornstarch. Chop fish fine, beat with a silver spoon, season with pepper and salt, mold with butter then steam for one and a half hours.
The Littleton column reports a Wa terlon dairy show well received last week. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eck moved to Jesup. Hiram Spragg visited. Leah Scott of Winthrop visited Irene Scott. Many family and social visits span Fairbank, Jesup, Cedar Falls, and Independence. The Aid society dinner attracted about thirty. comforters were sent to Woodbine. Frank Durham started work at Bensonatore. Upcoming events include a Halloween social and school program with cap making and a girl’s cap sale ritual. Helen Merrill celebrated her eighteenth birthday.
Mrs Sam Lumbus spent days last week at Shellsburg visiting relatives. School in district No 3 closes Friday Oct 24. James Maynard bought cattle at the Snyder sale near da Porte. Miss Gertrude McGarvey completed a term of school in Kighmey district Friday Oct 18. Leo Bedard family of Washburn visited Rosaner home Sunday. Philip Beck and S Larson bought a new McCormick husker. Homer Lumbus sawed wood for Sherm Boyer Monday. Miss Mattie Steimal of Wateria Was Sunday guest at the WoMM Stopial home.
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